Kennedy Flynn Scores 3,000th Point Against Harrison County

    The game between Estill and Harrison County was stopped on Monday night to recognize Kennedy Flynn for having scored 3,000 points in her high school career. Kennedy is second in the state in scoring with over 27 points per game including 27 on Monday night, which gave her a total of 3,011 so far. Kennedy scored 1,222 in middle school, playing only in grades 6, 7 and 8. She is the daughter of Gina and Greg Flynn.

    Kennedy Flynn, senior guard for the Estill County Lady Engineers, has dropped to 3rd place in statewide scoring with 27.1 points per game average after being passed by Brianna Burbridge of Frankfort who is averaging 27.8 points after 22 games.
    Hot-shooting Whitney Creech of Jenkins now averages 42.3 points per game to continue to lead the statewide scoring.
    Flynn scored 36 points in a hard-fought trouncing of the Hazard Lady Bulldogs, 62-44, the previous Saturday at Hazard.
    Kennedy improved her average to 27.22 last week with 33, 32, and 28 against Menifee, Lee and Pendleton counties. Estill scored 59 points in all three games, losing by one to Menifee, winning by 10 over Lee, and losing by 20 on Saturday to Pendleton. She scored 27 on Monday in an overtime loss to Harrison County.

KHSAA Girls Records

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Winter Weather Safety Tips

     After the harsh start to this week the future forecast doesn’t look any better. Extremely cold temperatures will enter the area with temperatures below zero and wind chills as cold as 25 below zero. Temps this cold are very dangerous to people, pets and livestock; take time to prepare now. Make sure pipes are well insulated to prevent freezing. Also take the time and prepare a Disaster Supply Kit, you never know when you might need it.
    Everyone is potentially at risk during winter storms. Most fatalities are indirectly related to the storm. People die from traffic accidents on icy roads, heart attacks while shoveling snow, and hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold.
    Be prepared for winter weather! Listen to NOAA weather radio or commercial radio/television to stay informed about winter storm watches, warnings and advisories.

At home and work, plan ahead for winter storms by having these in hand:

    ●  Flashlight and extra batteries
    ●  Battery-powered NOAA weather Radio
    ●  Extra food and water - high energy food such as dried fruit, nuts and granola bars, and food requiring no cooking or refrigeration
    ●  Can opener
    ●  Extra medicine and baby supplies
    ●  First aid kit
    ●  Heating fuel
    ●  Emergency heat source
    ●  Fire extinguisher
    ●  Smoke alarm
    ●  Make sure pets have plenty of food, water, and shelter

If you are already indoors during hazardous winter weather:

    ●  Stay inside!
    ●  When using alternate heat from a fireplace, wood stove, space heater, etc., use fire safeguards and properly ventilate
    ●  Close off unneeded rooms
    ●  Stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors
    ●  Cover windows at night
    ●  Eat and drink - food provides the body with energy for producing its own heat
    ●  Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing

The best advice for traveling during forecasted winter conditions is; “simply stay at home”. Only travel if necessary. However, if you must:

Before starting out in a vehicle:

    ●  Plan your travel
    ●  Check the weather
    ●  Have road condition phone numbers handy
    ●  Carry a Winter Storm Survival Kit
    ●  Keep the gas tank near full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines
    ●  Avoid traveling alone
    ●  Let someone know your timetable and route

If you are stranded in your vehicle during hazardous winter weather:

    ●  Stay with your vehicle
    ●  Take turns sleeping
    ●  Run the motor every hour for 10 minutes to keep warm
    ●  Keep windows open a little to prevent carbon monoxide buildup
    ●  Make sure the exhaust pipe is not blocked
    ●  Tie a bright cloth to the antenna
    ●  Exercise periodically by vigorously moving your arms, legs, toes and fingers
    ●  Turn on the dome light while the engine is running to aid rescuers at night
    ●  After the snow stops falling, raise the car hood to indicate you need help

A good automobile Winter Safety Kit includes: cell phone and charger, blankets, flashlight and extra batteries, first-aid kit, knife, high-calorie non-perishable food, bottled water, extra clothing to keep dry, large empty can to use as emergency toilet, tissues and paper towels, small can and waterproof matches to melt snow for drinking water, sack of sand or cat litter for traction, shovel, windshield scraper and brush, tool kit, tow rope, battery booster cables, water container, compass and road maps. Dress for the storm if you must be outdoors during severe winter weather:

    ●  Wear loose, lightweight, warm clothes in layers
    ●  Remove layers to avoid perspiration and subsequent chill
    ●  Outer garments should be tightly woven, water repellent, and hooded.
    ●  Wear a hat --half your body heat loss can be from the head.
    ●  Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold.
    ●  Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves.
    ●  Try to stay dry

If you are caught outdoors during hazardous winter weather:

    ●  DO NOT PANIC
    ●  Find shelter
    ●  Try to stay dry
    ●  Cover all exposed body parts
    ●  Build shelter: a lean-to, windbreak or snow cave for protection from the wind
    ●  Build a fire for heat and to attract attention
    ●  Place rocks around fire to absorb and reflect heat
    ●  Melt snow for drinking water -- eating snow will lower your body temperature
    ●  Avoid overexertion - especially when shoveling or freeing stuck vehicles

Being prepared for winter weather (just like all weather) starts at home. Be Aware, Learn How to Prepare. Visit us on the web at www.estillcountyema.net, find us on FB and follow us on Twitter.

  Sunday, February 15, 2015

Janice Karen Muncie Ballard, 72

    Janice Karen Muncie Ballard, age 72, of North Stacy Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    She was born October 29, 1942, in Estill County, the daughter of the late Victor P. and Della May Isaacs Muncie. She was retired from Carhartt and had lived in Estill County all of her life. She was a Charter Member of the Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and a member of the Estill County Homemakers Association.
    Mrs. Ballard is survived by her husband, Arthur Gene Ballard; two sons: Arthur David Ballard (Shonna) and Randall A. Ballard, both of Estill County; one sister, Crystal Tingle (Theo), Florida; a sister in law, Harriet Muncie, Richmond; and three grandchildren: Whitney, Machaela, and Mariah Ballard.
    She was preceded in death by a brother, Victor Wayne Muncie.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19th at the Ravenna Church of the Nazarene by Bro. Rob Steinbrook and Bro. Warren Toler with burial to follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, February 18th at the church.
    Pallbearers will be Tommy Henderson, Phillip Henry, Beatle Lisle, John Nutter, Robbie Wiseman, Jeff Brinegar, Ethan Witt, and Warren Toler Jr.
    Donations may be made to the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital Foundation.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, February 13, 2015

Lorene Frazier, 86

    Lorene Frazier, age 86, widow of Richard "Ed" Frazier, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 at her home after an illness.
    She was a native of Grayson County, Kentucky, born September 13, 1928, a daughter of the late Hobert and Dora Franks Embry. Mrs. Frazier was a retired employee of Carhartt, and a homemaker for seven children. She enjoyed quilting, and sewing.
    Mrs. Frazier was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Frazier; three sisters and a brother.
    Survivors include her daughters: Mary Jo Dennis (Shelby) of Madison County, Wanda Frazier, Donna Parsons (Jerry), Karen Shouse (Bobby), Kae Ellen Tipton (Raymond), all of Irvine; her sons: Richard D. Frazier (Shirley), and Ronald Frazier (Peggy), both of Irvine; her sister, Nadine Daughtery of Louisville; her brother, Kenny Embry (Faye) of Irvine; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild.
    Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 16th at the Lewis Funeral Home with Raymond Tipton and Ron Lutes officiating. Burial will follow in the Embs Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 15th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Jason Frazier, Justin Tipton, David Frazier, Shaun Hale, Phil Hardy, and Nathan Burns.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Thursday, February 12, 2015

Thomas F. Martin, 90

    Thomas F. Martin, 90 of Little Rock Road in Estill County, Kentucky, passed away Thursday morning, February 12, 2015 at Baptist Health in Richmond.
    Mr. Martin was born on July 4, 1924 in Birmingham, Michigan, the son of the late Robert T. and Helen Shaver Martin. He was a retired salesman and was the widower of Sally Schumacher Martin. He was of the Presbyterian Faith.
    Survivors include three children: Barbara Martin Chrisman (Dick) of Estill County, Susan Martin of Jeffersonville, Indiana, and Robert Martin of Phoenix, Arizona; two sisters: Betty Martin Cudworth and Mary Martin Zur-Burg, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
    In addition to his wife and parents; he was preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Martin.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date in Lima, Ohio.
    The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, Richmond, KY is in charge of the arrangements.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Thursday, February 12, 2015

Willard Jackson Skinner, 73

    Willard Jackson Skinner, better known as "Wickie" was born September 5, 1941 in Jackson County, Kentucky, and departed this life Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, being 73 years of age.
    He was the son of the late Jackson & Ida Mae Turner Skinner.
    Willard is survived by his wife, Lucille Skinner of McKee; three sons: William Skinner, Dale Skinner (Jennifer), both of McKee; and Charles Skinner (Gracie) of Irvine; a sister, Carolyn Collins (Gary) of Frankfort; and by three brothers: Wade Skinner (Barbara), Olin Skinner, both of Lexington; and Tommy Skinner of Irvine. He was blessed with two grandchildren, Kadara Skinner and John Luke Skinner.
    In addition to his parents, Willard was also preceded in death by a sister, Freda Rogers.
    The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, February 15th at Lakes Funeral Home, 1181 Main Street South in McKee, with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Burial will follow in the Lainhart Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Junior, Anthony & Ray Skinner, Jeff & Josh Huff and David Isaacs.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Collins, Jerry Cain, Wade Skinner and Everett Rogers.

Lakes Funeral Home McKee

  Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Bobby Wayne Hardy, 55

    Bobby Wayne Hardy, age 55, of Scott Court in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehab Center, following a long illness.
    He was born December 9, 1959 in Fayette County, the son of Glendon Hardy and the late Darlene Norton Hardy. He was a self- employed carpenter and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    In addition to his father, he is also survived by one daughter, Sarah Hardy, Berea; four sisters: Kathy Turner, Madison County; Jennifer Tipton, Estill County; Rebecca Dixon and Robin Turpin, both of Estill County; one brother, Greg Hardy, Estill County; and one grandchild: Bentley Bryant.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 14th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Beverly Arvin with burial to follow in the Hardy Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., Saturday, until service time, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Ray Johnson, Randy Kilby, Randy Hardy, Anthony McIntosh, Jimmy Hardy, and Tyler Snowden.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Francis Marion "Ez" Ashcraft, 90

    Francis Marion "Ez" Ashcraft, age 90, passed away peacefully, Tuesday February 10, 2015 at home in Saint Charles, Missouri, in the presence of his wife and four daughters.
    He was born May 27, 1924 in Irvine, Kentucky, dear son of Ezart Francis Ashcraft, a prominent local attorney, and Cloria Mae Brandenburg Ashcraft. His seventh great-grandfather, Capt. John Ashcraft, came from England to Virginia in 1635.
    Mr. Ashcraft graduated from Irvine High School in 1941. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on December 6, 1941, and became the first Marine from Estill County. After initial training he was assigned to an artillery unit in the First Marine Division. Private Ashcraft fought for his country in the Battle of Guadalcanal, being in the first offensive and going ashore in the first wave. His unit received their first artillery piece on the beach there and learned to fire it during actual combat. On Guadalcanal he contracted both malaria and dengue fever, common afflictions in that dreadful jungle which claimed many of his fellow Marines. After a lengthy convalescence he returned to duty and was serving in China at war's end.
    As a part of the "Greatest Generation," Mr. Ashcraft returned home to Kentucky and helped build our country. He married the prettiest girl in Estill County, Delores June Huddleston, and together they raised four daughters. He went to work in the late 1940s as a Civil Servant in the United States Army as a munitions specialist. The Army loaned him to the United States Air Force and he served with them for the remainder of his career. That career took he and his family from Kentucky to California, France, Utah and Illinois. He developed and wrote the Air Force doctrine for the storage and transportation of weapons and hazardous material including nuclear weapons.
    Upon retirement in 1979 he and Delores settled in Palm Harbor, Florida and established themselves as active members in their community. In 2003 they moved to Saint Charles, Missouri to be closer to family.
    Mr. Ashcraft is survived by Delores, his beloved wife of sixty six years, and four daughters; Deborah Clarkson of Valencia, California; Teresa Vernon of Maryland Heights, Missouri; Frances Richardson of Memphis, Tennessee; and Karen Hoffmann of Aurora, Illinois. He is also survived by his brother, attorney Earl Franklin Ashcraft, a former judge in Estill County; as well as his sister, Beverly Jean Thompson, a former mayor of Ravenna, KY. He has six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
    He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW.
    Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at 11:00.
    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or a charity of your choice.

Earl Ashcraft, Beverly Thompson and F.M. Ashcraft

  Sunday, February 8, 2015

Regina Osborne Davis, 56

    Regina Osborne Davis, age 56, of Coal Wash Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015, at Baptist Health in Richmond after a long illness.
    She was born January 3, 1959 in Lee County and was the daughter of Oma Sawyer Osborne and the late Ceyphus Osborne. She was a nurse with Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital and a member of the Ravenna Nazarene Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband: Larry E. Davis; one daughter, Nicole Davis, Estill County; one son, Braden E. Davis (Laura), Estill County; two sisters: Elizabeth Price and Janet Osborne, both of Madison County; three brothers: Raleigh Osborne, Owsley County; Farris Osborne, Madison County; and Michael Osborne, Garrett County; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 11th at the Ravenna Nazarene Church by Rev. Rob Steinbrook. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, February 12th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the church.
    Pallbearers were Brent Roper, Dylan Roper, Chris Lunsford, Randy Osborne, John Northern, Cody Osborne and Jake Osborne.

Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, February 7, 2015

George Lee Flannery, 54

    George Lee Flannery, age 54, of Geneva Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington after a short illness.
    He was born July 12, 1960, in Estill County, the son of the late George W. and Mary Fox Flannery. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Flannery is survived by five sisters: Judy Flannery, Zada Dennis (Kenneth), both of Irvine; Wanda Miller (Steve), Wyoming; Darlene Watson (Mike) and Donna Fike (Eric), both of Irvine.
    He was preceded in death by a sister, Beatrice Chaney; and two brothers, Owen Flannery and Prinice Flannery.
    Funeral services were conducted at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 10th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Beverly Arvin with burial following in the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, February 9th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Eli Dixon, Ethan Lynch, Ronnie Fletcher, Kris Dennis, Shawn Lunce, Joe West and Jordan Dixon.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Hugh E. “Shine” Samples, 93

    Hugh E. “Shine” Samples, age 93, of Irvine, Kentucky, born June 15, 1921 in Lee County, Kentucky, son of the late George & Daisy Samples, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015.
    Mr. Samples served 8 years in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II and Korea. He was a retired government employee working 22 years at Bluegrass Army Depot and was also a retired merchant. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
    He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Clara Lovins Samples, four sisters, one brother, five nephews, one great nephew, and one great niece.
    Mr. Samples is survived by three children: Eugene Samples (Darlene), Jerry Samples (Lena), and Janice Cox (Bruce); three grandchildren: Nancy Michelle Jones, Clara Jean Wiseman and Jerri Dale Samples; six great grandchildren; one very, very special friend, Lotha Allen; two sisters: Juanita Wilson and Evelyn Rawlins; two brothers: Johnny Samples and Howard Samples; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 6th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Scott Rogers. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, February 5th at the funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Andrew Samples, Matthew Snowden, Randy Lovins, Cody Lovins, Paul Samples, Derrick Samples, John Lovins and David Lovins.

Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, January 16, 2015

Kathy Lyn (Neff) Watson, 57

    Kathy Lyn (Neff) Watson, age 57, of Phoenix, Arizona, died Friday, January 16, 2015.
    Kathy was born in Dayton, Ohio and resided in Miamisburg, Ohio, before moving to Arizona. She raised three daughters, loved animals, was an avid reader, and took delight in simple joys. Her friendly, quirky nature will be greatly missed by her friends and loved ones.
    She joins her husband Robert of 39 years, who preceded her in death exactly twelve weeks earlier; and her mother, Phyllis Ramona (Jenkins) Neff.
    Survivors include father, Daniel Neff of Miamisburg, Ohio; a brother, Daniel Neff Jr. (Connie) of Miamisburg; and three daughters Mellisa Sawyer (Robert) of Phoenix, Allisha (Julio) Garcia of Glendale, and Lisa Watson of Phoenix. She is also survived by ten grandchildren: Isabella, Jasmine, Bryanna, Trinity, Lila, Alexia, Robert, Marc, Kayla, and Faith; a brother-in-law Ed Watson (Sherri), of Whittman, Arizona; three nieces, four nephews, and a host of extended relatives and great friends.
    A celebration of life was held at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona on Friday, February 6th at 7:00 p.m. with viewing one hour prior. We love you, Mom. Good stories never end.

Thompson Funeral Chapel

  Thursday, January 22, 2015

Margaret Powell Wells, 89

    Margaret Powell Wells, age 89, of Lexington, Kentucky, widow of Harold W. Wells, died Thursday, January 22, 2015. She was born November 12, 1924 in Estill County, the daughter of the late Ancil Matt and Pelina Barnes Powell. She attended Berea College and was a teacher in a one room school house in Estill County during World War II. She was baptized in the Christian faith and loved going to church.
    Mrs. Wells is survived by her devoted daughter, Pam Hurt (Don), Lexington; two nephews and their families, Michael Moreland, Orlando, Florida; and Robert Moreland, Cincinnati, Ohio; and a sister, Juanita Moreland (Harold), Cincinnati, Ohio.
    Visitation was held from 4 until 7 p.m, Saturday, January 24th at Milward – Southland in Lexington. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, January 25th at the Lewis Funeral Home in Irvine, with visitation beginning at 12:00 Noon. Burial followed in the Oakdale Cemetery in Ravenna, KY.
    Contributions are suggested to Pine Meadows Healthcare, 1608 Hill Rise Drive, Lexington,

Milward Funeral Home